Yamatokouseki (Miyazaki Prefecture) [Famous Japanese Stones]
YAMATO STONE
Yamato Mitsuseki
There are many place names related to the Iwato Hidden Myth, and it was collected near Amanoyasugawara, where the eight million gods are said to have held a meeting.
This stone began to form 14 million years ago, during a period when the Japanese archipelago was active, and it is difficult to find green stones, making them beautiful and highly valuable.
It is also said to emit terahertz waves, has a good mineral balance, and contains potassium 40 (40K), which is expected to be useful not only in maintaining health but also in a variety of fields, such as deodorizing and revitalizing the water, and is attracting attention.
It is said to be protected by the eight million gods and to bring health, longevity, and youth.
It was collected near Amanoyasukawara, where many names of the places are related to the Iwatogakure myth and where the eight million gods are said to have met. The stone began to form 14 million years ago when the Japanese archipelago was active, and it is difficult to mine green stones, making it beautiful and highly valuable. It is also said to emit terahertz waves, has a good mineral balance, and contains potassium 40* (40K), which is expected to not only maintain health but also have deodorizing and water revitalizing effects, and has attracted attention in various fields. It is protected by the eight million gods and is associated with maintaining health, longevity, and youth.
*An essential element for living things, it plays an important role in nerve transmission.
| Origin | Miyazaki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| meaning | Health, purification, protection from evil spirits |
| Mineral Classification | medium grain sandstone |
| chemical composition | - |
| Crystalline | - |
| cleavage | unclear |
| Mohs hardness | 5.0 to 6.0 |
| gloss | - |
| color | Black, white, dark green, gray |
| specific gravity | Varies depending on the mixture |


